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NFL Draft 2014: Top 10 draft steals from Rounds 4-7

Pierre Desir

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2013, file photo, Lindenwood cornerback Pierre Desir celebrates after forcing a fumble during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Pittsburg State in St. Charles, Mo. Sticking to their draft strategy, the Cleveland Browns selected Desir from Lindenwood, a Division II school in Missouri, in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, May 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
(Jeff Roberson)

The first three rounds of the NFL Draft are filled with well-known players expected to be on the field in Week 1. The latter rounds are more of a mystery, but plenty of superstars have been drafted after Round 3.

Here are 10 players drafted Saturday in Rounds 4-7 that could turn out to be a late-round gem for their new team:

1. Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood

Cleveland Browns (4th round, 127th overall)

With a great combination of size, athleticism and outstanding ball skills, Desir would have been drafted higher had he not spent his college career in the FBS. He has the ability to be an immediate rotation player for the Browns and the upside to develop into an every-down starter. Barring an injury in the Cleveland defensive backfield, Desir will have time to learn the ropes and work his way into a starter's role. At No. 127 overall, Desir's measurables alone make him a late-round player to keep an eye on.

2. David Yankey, OG, Stanford

Minnesota Vikings (5th round, 145th overall)

An experienced blocker coming from run-heavy Stanford, Yankey will be no stranger to the Vikings' typical game plan to feature Adrian Peterson. He has a toughness about him and versatility that allowed him to play multiple positions in college. Strong fundamentals and awareness make up for average athleticism, but he has a frame that fits the mold.

3. Devonta Freeman, RB, Florida State

Atlanta Falcons (4th round, 103rd overall)

Freeman might eventually be the every-down back the Falcons sorely missed last season. While he doesn't have elite speed, power or size, otherworldly competitiveness made him a very dependable piece of Florida State's offense. At the very least, Freeman will add depth to a Falcons backfield that battled injuries throughout 2013. His vision as a runner and history of steady contributions in the passing game make him a potential stalwart in the Falcons' offensive scheme.

Barrow is a great value pick for the Broncos at No. 156 overall because of how well he fits the Broncos' defensive scheme and Denver's history of developing late-round linebackers. With good speed and play recognition, Barrow plays sideline-to-sideline and has the upside to be a three-down linebacker. He was a productive team leader at LSU and could potentially work his way into a leadership role in Denver with the departure of defensive captain Wesley Woodyard.

5. Jeremy Gallon, WR, Michigan

New England Patriots (7th round, 244th overall)

The Patriots went to the Wolverine well in the late rounds again, drafting a player Tom Brady can mold into a Julian Edelman-like possession receiver. Gallon has a slight frame but is not afraid to run routes over the middle. Sure hands and the ability to create separation allowed Gallon to catch 89 passes for 1,373 yards in 2013. For a player that should be an easy fit in the Patriots' offense, Gallon is a great value in the seventh round.

6. Marquis Spruill, LB, Syracuse

Atlanta Falcons (5th round, 168th overall)

Known for his big-hitting ability, Spruill is a special teams coach's dream with the upside to make an impact on defense. He has good speed for a linebacker (4.59-second 40-yard dash) and improved his size and instincts last season. Spruill's explosiveness and knack for hassling the quarterback make him especially valuable on third down. He has the tools to be a situational player right away and could develop into a consistent contributor -- great value for the Falcons at 168th overall.

7. Keith McGill, CB, Utah

Oakland Raiders (4th round, 116th overall)

McGill fits the new mold for large cornerbacks, measuring in at 6-foot-3 with a solid frame and room to grow. His size and ability to help out in run support were good enough to see him drafted higher, but some off-field red flags and relatively low production hurt McGill's draft stock. He has the body to disrupt the league's biggest receivers at the line of scrimmage and could be doing so for years to come if he can steer clear of trouble.

8. Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor

Washington Redskins (5th round, 142nd overall)

Baylor running back Lache Seastrunk (25) celebrates after an NCAA college football game against TCU Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. Baylor won 41-38. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Reuniting with former Baylor teammate Robert Griffin III in Washington, Seastrunk is a home-run hitting running back with make-you-miss capability. Fundamentally, Seastrunk has room to improve, but he is one of the better players with the ball in his hands in the draft. Below-average route running skills and a lack of production in the passing game (he didn't have a single reception in 2013) are part of the reason he fell so far in the draft, but chemistry with Griffin and the ability to score from anywhere on the field make him a great pick for the Redskins at 142nd overall.

9. Trevor Reilly, LB, Utah

New York Jets (7th round, 233rd overall)

Reilly is exactly the type of player Rex Ryan can coach into an overachiever. Limited athleticism and injuries are why he didn't get drafted until the seventh round, but great instincts and pass rushing skills make him a great fit for the Jets. At 26 years old, Reilly is old for a draftee but he will fit right in and and could see the field in Week 1 for the Jets. Reilly led Utah in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks in 2013.

10. Caraun Reid, DT, Princeton

Detroit Lions (5th round, 158th overall)

The biggest knock against Reid is the level of competition he played against while at Princeton. Otherwise, he is a prototypical defensive tackle with a proven ability to get to the quarterback. Reid is fundamentally strong and has the frame to be competitive at the NFL level. He has the potential to be a nice complement to Detroit's interior duo of Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh and a good value pick for the Lions.